Here is the list of highest paid rugby players in the world. Some may surprise you... br 7. Dan Biggar: Salary: $680,190 Team: Northampton Saintsbr 6. Steven Luatua: Salary: $736,853 Team: The Auckland Bluesbr 5. Aaron Cruden: Salary: $770,780 Team: Montpellier HR br 4. Charles Piutau: Salary: $1,133,650 Team: Ulster Rugby br 3. Matt Giteau: Salary: $1,247,235 Team: Suntory Sungoliath br 2. Dan Cater: Salary: $1,247,235 Team: Kobelco Steelers br 1.